peer
Translation
peer, equal, to gaze, to stare
Examples
He is respected by his peers.
He is respected by his peers.
She peered through the fog to see the road.
She peered through the fog to see the road.
Grammar Patterns
((one's peers)) a person's equals or colleagues She is admired by her peers.
((at/into/through sth.)) to look closely at (sth.) He peered into the dark room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (noun) equal, colleague; (verb) gaze, stare
Etymology
From Latin 'par' meaning 'equal'. The verb form has a different origin.
Memory Tips
For the noun, think of a 'pair' of people who are equals. For the verb, imagine 'peering' over a pier to see into the water.